Ransomware knocks Seattle Public Library's online systems offline
The Seattle Public Library was hit by a ransomware attack over the Memorial Day weekend in May 2024, halting its computers and online systems. The library worked to restore its systems and network, but the incident's effects persisted into August. In September, systems were restored and normal operations resumed, and efforts to strengthen technology security were pursued.
Key facts
- Affected organisation
- Seattle Public Library
- Incident type
- Ransomware
- Occurred / detected
- Not confirmed
- Scale of damage
- Computer and online system operations halted
- Cause / method
- Ransomware attack
- Location
- United States
Timeline
- It was reported that a ransomware attack had shut down the Seattle Public Library's computers and online systems.
- The library worked to restore its systems after the Memorial Day weekend attack.
- The library began restoring its network.
- The effects of the May cyber-attack continued.
- The library fully resumed normal operations.
- Efforts to strengthen technology security were pursued following recovery from the ransomware attack.
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